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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 659.37 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 659.37 and 358.52 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 659.37 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/659.37 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 659.37 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 236,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,397.33/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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