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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.83, 660.86 and 292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.83, 660.86 and 292.43 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.83 : 660.86 = 292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.83/660.86 = 292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.83x = 660.86 × 292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.83x = 193,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,252.31/478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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