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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.07, 661.05 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.07, 661.05 and 292.55 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.07 : 661.05 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.07/661.05 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.07x = 661.05 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.07x = 193,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,386.87/479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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