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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.18, 660.41 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.18, 660.41 and 303.63 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.18 : 660.41 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.18/660.41 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.18x = 660.41 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.18x = 200,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,520.29/478.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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