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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 661.20 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 661.20 and 292.68 is: 403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 661.20 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/661.20 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 661.20 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 193,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,519.09/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.94

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