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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.35, 658.67 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.35, 658.67 and 360.50 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.35 : 658.67 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.35/658.67 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.35x = 658.67 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.35x = 237,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,445.44/478.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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