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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 662.52 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 662.52 and 363.64 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 662.52 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/662.52 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 662.52 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 240,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,918.77/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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