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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.93, 660.88 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.93, 660.88 and 304.21 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.93 : 660.88 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.93/660.88 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.93x = 660.88 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.93x = 201,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,046.30/478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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