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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.83, 662.18 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.83, 662.18 and 375.04 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.83 : 662.18 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.83/662.18 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.83x = 662.18 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.83x = 248,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,343.99/479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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