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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 660.39 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 660.39 and 354.47 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 660.39 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/660.39 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 660.39 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 234,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,085.14/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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