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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.23, 659.66 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.23, 659.66 and 303.27 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.23 : 659.66 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.23/659.66 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.23x = 659.66 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.23x = 200,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,053.57/478.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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