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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 660.50 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 660.50 and 361.16 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 660.50 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/660.50 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 660.50 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 238,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,546.93/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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