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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 660.48 and 292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 660.48 and 292.09 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 660.48 = 292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/660.48 = 292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 660.48 × 292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 192,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,919.60/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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