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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.05, 659.66 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.05, 659.66 and 291.55 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.05 : 659.66 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.05/659.66 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.05x = 659.66 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.05x = 192,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,322.42/478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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