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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 662 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 662 and 363.28 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 662 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/662 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 662 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 240,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,491.36/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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