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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.61, 660.53 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.61, 660.53 and 292.08 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.61 : 660.53 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.61/660.53 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.61x = 660.53 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.61x = 192,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,927.60/478.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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