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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 660.48 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 660.48 and 301.60 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 660.48 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/660.48 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 660.48 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 199,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,200.77/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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