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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 660.72 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 660.72 and 292.32 is: 403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 660.72 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/660.72 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 660.72 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 193,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,141.67/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.39

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