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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 661.41 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 661.41 and 362.94 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 661.41 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/661.41 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 661.41 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 240,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,052.15/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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