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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 661.12 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 661.12 and 341.12 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 661.12 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/661.12 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 661.12 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 225,521.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,521.25/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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