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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.14, 661.42 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.14, 661.42 and 349.14 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.14 : 661.42 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.14/661.42 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.14x = 661.42 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.14x = 230,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,928.18/479.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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