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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 661.97 and 347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 661.97 and 347.69 is: 479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 661.97 = 347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/661.97 = 347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 661.97 × 347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 230,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,162.87/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.55

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