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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 660.44 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 660.44 and 304.14 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 660.44 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/660.44 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 660.44 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 200,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,866.22/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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