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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.29, 660.72 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.29, 660.72 and 346.60 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.29 : 660.72 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.29/660.72 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.29x = 660.72 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.29x = 229,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,005.55/479.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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