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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 661.32 and 368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 661.32 and 368.26 is: 508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 661.32 = 368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/661.32 = 368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 661.32 × 368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 243,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,537.70/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.45

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