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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.69, 662.08 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.69, 662.08 and 305 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.69 : 662.08 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.69/662.08 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.69x = 662.08 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.69x = 201,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,934.40/479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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