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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.49, 660.17 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.49, 660.17 and 291.98 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.49 : 660.17 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.49/660.17 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.49x = 660.17 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.49x = 192,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,756.44/478.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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