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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.56, 664.38 and 479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.56, 664.38 and 479.40 is: 661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.56 : 664.38 = 479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.56/664.38 = 479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.56x = 664.38 × 479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.56x = 318,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,503.77/481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.40

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