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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.57, 660.36 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.57, 660.36 and 292.14 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.57 : 660.36 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.57/660.36 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.57x = 660.36 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.57x = 192,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,917.57/478.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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