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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.67, 660.40 and 292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.67, 660.40 and 292.09 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.67 : 660.40 = 292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.67/660.40 = 292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.67x = 660.40 × 292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.67x = 192,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,893.85/478.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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