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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.14, 659.82 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.14, 659.82 and 291.66 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.14 : 659.82 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.14/659.82 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.14x = 659.82 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.14x = 192,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,443.10/478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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