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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 660.43 and 292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 660.43 and 292.27 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 660.43 = 292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/660.43 = 292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 660.43 × 292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 193,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,023.88/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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