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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 661.14 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 661.14 and 348.18 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 661.14 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/661.14 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 661.14 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 230,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,195.73/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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