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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 660.54 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.56, 660.54 and 348.54 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.56 : 660.54 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.56/660.54 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.56x = 660.54 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.56x = 230,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,224.61/478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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