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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.57, 660.94 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.57, 660.94 and 348.35 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.57 : 660.94 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.57/660.94 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.57x = 660.94 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.57x = 230,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,234.27/479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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