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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 660.38 and 400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 660.38 and 400.66 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 660.38 = 400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/660.38 = 400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 660.38 × 400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 264,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,582.55/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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