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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 659.80 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 659.80 and 294 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 659.80 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/659.80 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 659.80 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 193,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,981.20/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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