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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.21, 661.32 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.21, 661.32 and 374.42 is: 516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.21 : 661.32 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.21/661.32 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.21x = 661.32 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.21x = 247,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,608.13/479.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.70

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