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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 662.27 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 662.27 and 375.83 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 662.27 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/662.27 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 662.27 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 248,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,900.93/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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