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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.24, 660.36 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.24, 660.36 and 354.04 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.24 : 660.36 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.24/660.36 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.24x = 660.36 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.24x = 233,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,793.85/478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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