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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 661.86 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 661.86 and 348.84 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 661.86 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/661.86 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 661.86 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 230,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,883.24/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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