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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 661.22 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 661.22 and 348.12 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 661.22 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/661.22 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 661.22 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 230,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,183.91/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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