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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 659.94 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 659.94 and 303.66 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 659.94 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/659.94 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 659.94 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 200,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,397.38/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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