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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 662.04 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 662.04 and 305.19 is: 421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 662.04 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/662.04 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 662.04 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 202,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,047.99/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.04

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