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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.18, 661.09 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.18, 661.09 and 292.54 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.18 : 661.09 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.18/661.09 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.18x = 661.09 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.18x = 193,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,395.27/479.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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