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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.09, 660.39 and 362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.09, 660.39 and 362.45 is: 499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.09 : 660.39 = 362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.09/660.39 = 362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.09x = 660.39 × 362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.09x = 239,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,358.65/479.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.61

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