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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.64, 660.08 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.64, 660.08 and 391.20 is: 539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.64 : 660.08 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.64/660.08 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.64x = 660.08 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.64x = 258,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,223.30/478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.49

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