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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.85, 660.82 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.85, 660.82 and 292.35 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.85 : 660.82 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.85/660.82 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.85x = 660.82 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.85x = 193,190.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,190.73/478.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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