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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 660.60 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 660.60 and 391.50 is: 539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 660.60 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/660.60 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 660.60 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 258,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,624.90/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.95

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