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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.55, 661.89 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.55, 661.89 and 304.86 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.55 : 661.89 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.55/661.89 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.55x = 661.89 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.55x = 201,783.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,783.79/479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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