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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.94, 661.68 and 420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.94, 661.68 and 420.30 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.94 : 661.68 = 420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.94/661.68 = 420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.94x = 661.68 × 420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.94x = 278,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,104.10/479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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