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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.05, 660.88 and 355.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.05, 660.88 and 355.00 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.05 : 660.88 = 355.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.05/660.88 = 355.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.05x = 660.88 × 355.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.05x = 234,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,607.32/479.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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