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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 660.36 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 660.36 and 301.94 is: 416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 660.36 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/660.36 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 660.36 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 199,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,389.10/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.49

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