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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 660.95 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 660.95 and 292.36 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 660.95 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/660.95 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 660.95 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 193,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,234.15/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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