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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.57, 662.12 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.57, 662.12 and 369.62 is: 510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.57 : 662.12 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.57/662.12 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.57x = 662.12 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.57x = 244,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,727.64/479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.31

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