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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 661.77 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 661.77 and 305.10 is: 421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 661.77 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/661.77 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 661.77 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 201,906.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,906.03/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.06

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