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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 661.41 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 661.41 and 375.54 is: 518.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 661.41 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/661.41 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 661.41 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 248,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,385.91/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.31

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