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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 661.10 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 661.10 and 346.67 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 661.10 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/661.10 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 661.10 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 229,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,185.76/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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