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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.19, 660.42 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.19, 660.42 and 347.97 is: 479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.19 : 660.42 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.19/660.42 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.19x = 660.42 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.19x = 229,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,806.35/479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.57

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