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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.19, 660.89 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.19, 660.89 and 304.23 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.19 : 660.89 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.19/660.89 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.19x = 660.89 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.19x = 201,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,062.56/479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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