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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.96, 659.56 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.96, 659.56 and 380.44 is: 523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.96 : 659.56 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.96/659.56 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.96x = 659.56 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.96x = 250,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,923.01/478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.89

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