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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 659.01 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 659.01 and 360.89 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 659.01 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/659.01 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 659.01 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 237,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,830.12/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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