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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 660.03 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 660.03 and 291.74 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 660.03 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/660.03 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 660.03 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 192,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,557.15/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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