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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 661.68 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 661.68 and 354.66 is: 489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 661.68 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/661.68 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 661.68 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 234,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,671.43/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.69

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