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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.43, 660.07 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.43, 660.07 and 303.88 is: 419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.43 : 660.07 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.43/660.07 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.43x = 660.07 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.43x = 200,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,581.18/478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.25

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