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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 660.25 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 660.25 and 303.75 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 660.25 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/660.25 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 660.25 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 200,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,551.32/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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