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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 660.28 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 660.28 and 439.52 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 660.28 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/660.28 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 660.28 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 290,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,206.27/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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