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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.86, 660.72 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.86, 660.72 and 362 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.86 : 660.72 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.86/660.72 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.86x = 660.72 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.86x = 239,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,180.64/479.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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