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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.18, 661.92 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.18, 661.92 and 375.58 is: 518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.18 : 661.92 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.18/661.92 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.18x = 661.92 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.18x = 248,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,603.58/479.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.81

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