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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 660.60 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 660.60 and 405.12 is: 558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 660.60 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/660.60 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 660.60 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 267,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,622.27/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.80

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