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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.30, 660 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.30, 660 and 301.18 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.30 : 660 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.30/660 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.30x = 660 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.30x = 198,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,778.80/478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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