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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.07, 661.08 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.07, 661.08 and 292.60 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.07 : 661.08 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.07/661.08 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.07x = 661.08 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.07x = 193,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,432.01/479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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