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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 659 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 659 and 361.20 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 659 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/659 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 659 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 238,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,030.80/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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