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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 661.62 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 661.62 and 381.36 is: 526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 661.62 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/661.62 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 661.62 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 252,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,315.40/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.91

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