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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 660.68 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.88, 660.68 and 391.92 is: 540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 660.68 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/660.68 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 660.68 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 258,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,933.71/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.71

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