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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 679.02 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 679.02 and 479 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 679.02 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/679.02 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 679.02 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 325,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,250.58/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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