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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 660.90 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 660.90 and 292.44 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 660.90 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/660.90 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 660.90 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 193,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,273.60/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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