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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 662.22 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 662.22 and 349.44 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 662.22 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/662.22 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 662.22 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 231,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,406.16/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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