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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.03, 660.89 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.03, 660.89 and 304.47 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.03 : 660.89 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.03/660.89 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.03x = 660.89 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.03x = 201,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,221.94/479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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