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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.24, 660.79 and 361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.24, 660.79 and 361.05 is: 497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.24 : 660.79 = 361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.24/660.79 = 361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.24x = 660.79 × 361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.24x = 238,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,578.23/479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.83

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