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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.09, 660.95 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.09, 660.95 and 304.53 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.09 : 660.95 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.09/660.95 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.09x = 660.95 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.09x = 201,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,277.58/479.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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