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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.76, 660.64 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.76, 660.64 and 292.30 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.76 : 660.64 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.76/660.64 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.76x = 660.64 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.76x = 193,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,102.69/478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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