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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.36, 660.88 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.36, 660.88 and 400.72 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.36 : 660.88 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.36/660.88 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.36x = 660.88 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.36x = 264,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,827.83/479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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