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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.90, 661.08 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.90, 661.08 and 304.12 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.90 : 661.08 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.90/661.08 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.90x = 661.08 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.90x = 201,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,047.65/478.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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