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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 659.25 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 659.25 and 361.64 is: 498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 659.25 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/659.25 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 659.25 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 238,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,411.17/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.48

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