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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 660.86 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.88, 660.86 and 304.22 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 660.86 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/660.86 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 660.86 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 201,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,042.00/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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