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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.05, 659.50 and 354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.05, 659.50 and 354.01 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.05 : 659.50 = 354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.05/659.50 = 354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.05x = 659.50 × 354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.05x = 233,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,469.60/478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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