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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.43, 661.77 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.43, 661.77 and 355.05 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.43 : 661.77 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.43/661.77 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.43x = 661.77 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.43x = 234,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,961.44/479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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