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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 660.96 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 660.96 and 304.32 is: 420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 660.96 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/660.96 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 660.96 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 201,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,143.35/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.20

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