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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 660.84 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 660.84 and 271.92 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 660.84 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/660.84 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 660.84 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 179,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,695.61/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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