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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.29, 660.24 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.29, 660.24 and 338.43 is: 467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.29 : 660.24 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.29/660.24 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.29x = 660.24 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.29x = 223,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,445.02/478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.17

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