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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.61, 659.77 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.61, 659.77 and 373.47 is: 514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.61 : 659.77 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.61/659.77 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.61x = 659.77 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.61x = 246,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,405.68/478.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.84

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