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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.86, 663 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.86, 663 and 382.36 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.86 : 663 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.86/663 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.86x = 663 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.86x = 253,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,504.68/479.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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