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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 661.19 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 661.19 and 302.03 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 661.19 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/661.19 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 661.19 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 199,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,694.40/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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