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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.38, 660.29 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.38, 660.29 and 303.63 is: 419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.38 : 660.29 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.38/660.29 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.38x = 660.29 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.38x = 200,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,483.85/478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.09

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