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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 660.42 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.56, 660.42 and 303.96 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.56 : 660.42 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.56/660.42 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.56x = 660.42 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.56x = 200,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,741.26/478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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