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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 660.60 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 660.60 and 301.86 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 660.60 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/660.60 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 660.60 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 199,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,408.72/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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