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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 660.98 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 660.98 and 292.52 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 660.98 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/660.98 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 660.98 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 193,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,346.56/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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