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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.04, 659.72 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.04, 659.72 and 291.52 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.04 : 659.72 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.04/659.72 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.04x = 659.72 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.04x = 192,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,321.57/478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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