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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.51, 660.56 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.51, 660.56 and 301.73 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.51 : 660.56 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.51/660.56 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.51x = 660.56 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.51x = 199,305.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,305.96/478.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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