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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 660.72 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 660.72 and 304.48 is: 419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 660.72 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/660.72 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 660.72 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 201,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,176.03/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.92

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