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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.64, 660.48 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.64, 660.48 and 338.84 is: 467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.64 : 660.48 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.64/660.48 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.64x = 660.48 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.64x = 223,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,796.85/478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.57

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