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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 660.84 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 660.84 and 381.02 is: 525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 660.84 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/660.84 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 660.84 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 251,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,793.26/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.18

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