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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.70, 661.23 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.70, 661.23 and 392.22 is: 540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.70 : 661.23 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.70/661.23 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.70x = 661.23 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.70x = 259,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,347.63/479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.65

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