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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 678.44 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 678.44 and 479.48 is: 659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 678.44 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/678.44 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 678.44 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 325,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,296.22/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.64

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