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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 662.25 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 662.25 and 305.13 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 662.25 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/662.25 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 662.25 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 202,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,072.34/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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