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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 660.77 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 660.77 and 292.39 is: 403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 660.77 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/660.77 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 660.77 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 193,200.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,200.52/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.37

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