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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.06, 661.42 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.06, 661.42 and 302.27 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.06 : 661.42 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.06/661.42 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.06x = 661.42 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.06x = 199,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,922.79/479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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