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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 661.96 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 661.96 and 375.64 is: 518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 661.96 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/661.96 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 661.96 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 248,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,658.65/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.17

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