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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.13, 659.84 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.13, 659.84 and 291.59 is: 402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.13 : 659.84 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.13/659.84 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.13x = 659.84 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.13x = 192,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,400.46/478.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.41

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