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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.58, 659.07 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.58, 659.07 and 372.79 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.58 : 659.07 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.58/659.07 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.58x = 659.07 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.58x = 245,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,694.71/477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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