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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 661.12 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 661.12 and 381.30 is: 525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 661.12 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/661.12 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 661.12 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 252,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,085.06/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.93

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