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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 660.24 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 660.24 and 404.94 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 660.24 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/660.24 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 660.24 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 267,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,357.59/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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