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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 658.17 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 658.17 and 474.20 is: 650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 658.17 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/658.17 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 658.17 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 312,104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,104.21/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.38

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