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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.21, 660.15 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.21, 660.15 and 338.44 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.21 : 660.15 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.21/660.15 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.21x = 660.15 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.21x = 223,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,416.17/478.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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