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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.81, 661.90 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.81, 661.90 and 302.99 is: 417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.81 : 661.90 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.81/661.90 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.81x = 661.90 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.81x = 200,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,549.08/479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.98

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