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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 660.89 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 660.89 and 292.41 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 660.89 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/660.89 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 660.89 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 193,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,249.38/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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