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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.59, 661.76 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.59, 661.76 and 304.86 is: 420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.59 : 661.76 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.59/661.76 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.59x = 661.76 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.59x = 201,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,739.32/479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.65

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