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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.40, 662.03 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.40, 662.03 and 381.87 is: 527.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.40 : 662.03 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.40/662.03 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.40x = 662.03 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.40x = 252,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,807.49/479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.34

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