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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 661.73 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 661.73 and 304.75 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 661.73 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/661.73 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 661.73 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 201,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,662.22/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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