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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.79, 661.10 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.79, 661.10 and 385.23 is: 531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.79 : 661.10 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.79/661.10 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.79x = 661.10 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.79x = 254,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,676.52/478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.92

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