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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.89, 660.42 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.89, 660.42 and 339.03 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.89 : 660.42 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.89/660.42 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.89x = 660.42 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.89x = 223,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,902.19/478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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