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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 660.84 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 660.84 and 339.04 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 660.84 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/660.84 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 660.84 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 224,051.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,051.19/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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