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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.96, 660.16 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.96, 660.16 and 380.48 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.96 : 660.16 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.96/660.16 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.96x = 660.16 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.96x = 251,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,177.68/478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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