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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.03, 659.53 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.03, 659.53 and 291.41 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.03 : 659.53 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.03/659.53 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.03x = 659.53 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.03x = 192,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,193.64/478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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