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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.55, 660.38 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.55, 660.38 and 303.95 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.55 : 660.38 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.55/660.38 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.55x = 660.38 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.55x = 200,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,720.98/478.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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