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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.27, 660.05 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.27, 660.05 and 303.85 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.27 : 660.05 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.27/660.05 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.27x = 660.05 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.27x = 200,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,556.19/478.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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