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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.14, 661.19 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.14, 661.19 and 292.94 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.14 : 661.19 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.14/661.19 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.14x = 661.19 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.14x = 193,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,689.73/479.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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