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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.77, 660.52 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.77, 660.52 and 303.81 is: 419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.77 : 660.52 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.77/660.52 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.77x = 660.52 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.77x = 200,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,672.58/478.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.14

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