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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.55, 660.34 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.55, 660.34 and 292.05 is: 402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.55 : 660.34 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.55/660.34 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.55x = 660.34 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.55x = 192,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,852.30/478.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.99

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