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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.28, 661.41 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.28, 661.41 and 302.34 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.28 : 661.41 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.28/661.41 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.28x = 661.41 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.28x = 199,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,970.70/479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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