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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.27, 659.91 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.27, 659.91 and 301.18 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.27 : 659.91 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.27/659.91 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.27x = 659.91 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.27x = 198,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,751.69/478.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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