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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.93, 661.07 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.93, 661.07 and 301.99 is: 416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.93 : 661.07 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.93/661.07 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.93x = 661.07 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.93x = 199,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,636.53/478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.84

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