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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 659.06 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 659.06 and 360.92 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 659.06 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/659.06 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 659.06 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 237,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,867.94/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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