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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.82, 660.87 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.82, 660.87 and 304.13 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.82 : 660.87 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.82/660.87 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.82x = 660.87 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.82x = 200,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,987.09/478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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