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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 660.72 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 660.72 and 292.40 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 660.72 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/660.72 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 660.72 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 193,194.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,194.53/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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