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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.58, 677.07 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.58, 677.07 and 479.36 is: 664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.58 : 677.07 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.58/677.07 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.58x = 677.07 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.58x = 324,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,558.09/488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.29

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