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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 660.09 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.48, 660.09 and 338.80 is: 467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.48 : 660.09 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.48/660.09 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.48x = 660.09 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.48x = 223,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,638.49/478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.39

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