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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.81, 660.49 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.81, 660.49 and 308.17 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.81 : 660.49 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.81/660.49 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.81x = 660.49 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.81x = 203,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,543.26/478.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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