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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.38, 660.05 and 345.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.38, 660.05 and 345.79 is: 477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.38 : 660.05 = 345.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.38/660.05 = 345.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.38x = 660.05 × 345.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.38x = 228,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,239.08/478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.11

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