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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.24, 660.15 and 429.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.24, 660.15 and 429.03 is: 592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.24 : 660.15 = 429.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.24/660.15 = 429.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.24x = 660.15 × 429.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.24x = 283,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,224.15/478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.22

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