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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 660.30 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 660.30 and 291.96 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 660.30 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/660.30 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 660.30 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 192,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,781.19/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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