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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 661.41 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 661.41 and 304.98 is: 420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 661.41 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/661.41 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 661.41 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 201,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,716.82/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.61

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