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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.48, 658.48 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.48, 658.48 and 445.64 is: 612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.48 : 658.48 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.48/658.48 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.48x = 658.48 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.48x = 293,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,445.03/479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.01

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