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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 659.76 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 659.76 and 303.78 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 659.76 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/659.76 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 659.76 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 200,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,421.89/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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