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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 660.48 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 660.48 and 391.52 is: 539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 660.48 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/660.48 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 660.48 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 258,591.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,591.13/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.81

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