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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 661.03 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 661.03 and 354.90 is: 489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 661.03 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/661.03 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 661.03 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 234,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,598.66/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.30

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