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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 659.79 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 659.79 and 367.98 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 659.79 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/659.79 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 659.79 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 242,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,789.52/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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