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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 660.12 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 660.12 and 395.82 is: 545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 660.12 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/660.12 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 660.12 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 261,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,288.70/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.65

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