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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.43, 661.58 and 304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.43, 661.58 and 304.71 is: 420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.43 : 661.58 = 304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.43/661.58 = 304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.43x = 661.58 × 304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.43x = 201,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,588.52/479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.48

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