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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.87, 676.76 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.87, 676.76 and 479.72 is: 660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.87 : 676.76 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.87/676.76 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.87x = 676.76 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.87x = 324,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,654.60/491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.04

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