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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.40, 661.44 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.40, 661.44 and 304.56 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.40 : 661.44 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.40/661.44 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.40x = 661.44 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.40x = 201,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,448.17/479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

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