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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.70, 660.41 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.70, 660.41 and 292.16 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.70 : 660.41 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.70/660.41 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.70x = 660.41 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.70x = 192,945.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,945.39/478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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