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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.45, 661.91 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.45, 661.91 and 292.98 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.45 : 661.91 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.45/661.91 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.45x = 661.91 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.45x = 193,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,927.41/479.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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