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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 660.40 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 660.40 and 292.17 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 660.40 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/660.40 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 660.40 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 192,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,949.07/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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