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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.34, 659.96 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.34, 659.96 and 301.22 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.34 : 659.96 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.34/659.96 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.34x = 659.96 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.34x = 198,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,793.15/478.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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