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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 660.54 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 660.54 and 304.32 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 660.54 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/660.54 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 660.54 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 201,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,015.53/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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