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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 660.03 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.48, 660.03 and 301.37 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.48 : 660.03 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.48/660.03 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.48x = 660.03 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.48x = 198,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,913.76/478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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