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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 660.37 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 660.37 and 301.57 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 660.37 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/660.37 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 660.37 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 199,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,149.66/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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