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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.83, 660.80 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.83, 660.80 and 374.04 is: 516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.83 : 660.80 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.83/660.80 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.83x = 660.80 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.83x = 247,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,163.76/478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.18

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