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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.70, 660.81 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.70, 660.81 and 301.82 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.70 : 660.81 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.70/660.81 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.70x = 660.81 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.70x = 199,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,442.37/478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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