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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.90, 660.47 and 430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.90, 660.47 and 430.30 is: 593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.90 : 660.47 = 430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.90/660.47 = 430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.90x = 660.47 × 430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.90x = 284,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,201.34/478.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.44

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