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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 659.76 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 659.76 and 373.29 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 659.76 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/659.76 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 659.76 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 246,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281.81/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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