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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.63, 660.31 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.63, 660.31 and 301.53 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.63 : 660.31 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.63/660.31 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.63x = 660.31 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.63x = 199,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,103.27/478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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