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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 678.71 and 479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 678.71 and 479.56 is: 660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 678.71 = 479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/678.71 = 479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 678.71 × 479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 325,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,482.17/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.02

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