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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.15, 660.41 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.15, 660.41 and 379.74 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.15 : 660.41 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.15/660.41 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.15x = 660.41 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.15x = 250,784.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,784.09/478.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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