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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 661.14 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 661.14 and 362.64 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 661.14 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/661.14 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 661.14 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 239,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,755.81/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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