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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.69, 661.24 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.69, 661.24 and 375.08 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.69 : 661.24 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.69/661.24 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.69x = 661.24 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.69x = 248,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,016.02/478.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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