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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.03, 659.71 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.03, 659.71 and 359.79 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.03 : 659.71 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.03/659.71 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.03x = 659.71 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.03x = 237,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,353.61/478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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