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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 660.40 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.56, 660.40 and 338.53 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.56 : 660.40 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.56/660.40 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.56x = 660.40 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.56x = 223,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,565.21/478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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