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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.42, 660.64 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.42, 660.64 and 301.70 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.42 : 660.64 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.42/660.64 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.42x = 660.64 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.42x = 199,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,311.91/478.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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