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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.36, 662.10 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.36, 662.10 and 363.44 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.36 : 662.10 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.36/662.10 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.36x = 662.10 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.36x = 240,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,633.62/479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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