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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.93, 660.80 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.93, 660.80 and 292.40 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.93 : 660.80 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.93/660.80 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.93x = 660.80 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.93x = 193,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,217.92/478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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