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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.50, 660.52 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.50, 660.52 and 291.93 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.50 : 660.52 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.50/660.52 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.50x = 660.52 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.50x = 192,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,825.60/478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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