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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 661.38 and 304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 661.38 and 304.60 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 661.38 = 304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/661.38 = 304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 661.38 × 304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 201,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,456.35/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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