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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.07, 661.50 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.07, 661.50 and 442.22 is: 610.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.07 : 661.50 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.07/661.50 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.07x = 661.50 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.07x = 292,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,525.22/479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.61

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