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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.60, 662 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.60, 662 and 305.04 is: 421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.60 : 662 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.60/662 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.60x = 662 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.60x = 201,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,936.48/479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.05

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