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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.35, 661.31 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.35, 661.31 and 302.25 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.35 : 661.31 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.35/661.31 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.35x = 661.31 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.35x = 199,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,881.19/479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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