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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 660.24 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 660.24 and 430.38 is: 592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 660.24 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/660.24 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 660.24 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 284,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,154.09/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.51

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