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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.39, 661.83 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.39, 661.83 and 366.47 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.39 : 661.83 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.39/661.83 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.39x = 661.83 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.39x = 242,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,540.84/479.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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