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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 660.12 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 660.12 and 400.56 is: 552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 660.12 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/660.12 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 660.12 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 264,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,417.67/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.80

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