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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 660.45 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 660.45 and 373.79 is: 515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 660.45 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/660.45 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 660.45 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 246,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,869.61/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.84

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