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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.09, 661 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.09, 661 and 301.97 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.09 : 661 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.09/661 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.09x = 661 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.09x = 199,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,602.17/479.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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