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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.89, 660.65 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.89, 660.65 and 301.77 is: 416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.89 : 660.65 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.89/660.65 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.89x = 660.65 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.89x = 199,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,362.84/478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.30

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