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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 658.90 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 658.90 and 359.55 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 658.90 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/658.90 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 658.90 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 236,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,907.94/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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