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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.64, 660.84 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.64, 660.84 and 396.56 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.64 : 660.84 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.64/660.84 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.64x = 660.84 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.64x = 262,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,062.71/478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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