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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.33, 661.50 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.33, 661.50 and 292.85 is: 404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.33 : 661.50 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.33/661.50 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.33x = 661.50 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.33x = 193,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,716.97/479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.15

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