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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.25, 660.62 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.25, 660.62 and 339.07 is: 467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.25 : 660.62 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.25/660.62 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.25x = 660.62 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.25x = 223,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,996.42/479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.39

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