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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 660.72 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 660.72 and 400.68 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 660.72 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/660.72 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 660.72 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 264,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,737.29/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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