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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.90, 662.07 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.90, 662.07 and 348.62 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.90 : 662.07 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.90/662.07 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.90x = 662.07 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.90x = 230,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,810.84/479.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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