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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 659.66 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 659.66 and 303.32 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 659.66 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/659.66 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 659.66 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 200,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,088.07/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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