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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 661.28 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 661.28 and 304.32 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 661.28 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/661.28 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 661.28 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 201,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,240.73/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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