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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.69, 662.62 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.69, 662.62 and 376.08 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.69 : 662.62 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.69/662.62 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.69x = 662.62 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.69x = 249,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,198.13/479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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