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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.61, 662.43 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.61, 662.43 and 397.80 is: 549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.61 : 662.43 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.61/662.43 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.61x = 662.43 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.61x = 263,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,509.35/479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.43

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