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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.43, 660.06 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.43, 660.06 and 291.79 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.43 : 660.06 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.43/660.06 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.43x = 660.06 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.43x = 192,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,598.91/478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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