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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 658.88 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 658.88 and 351.84 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 658.88 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/658.88 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 658.88 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 231,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,820.34/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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