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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479, 661.14 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479, 661.14 and 292.65 is: 403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479 : 661.14 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479/661.14 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479x = 661.14 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479x = 193,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,477.85/479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.92

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