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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.19, 660.11 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.19, 660.11 and 301.31 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.19 : 660.11 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.19/660.11 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.19x = 660.11 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.19x = 198,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,897.74/478.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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