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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.24, 741.55 and 479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.24, 741.55 and 479.23 is: 660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.24 : 741.55 = 479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.24/741.55 = 479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.24x = 741.55 × 479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.24x = 355,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,373.01/538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.25

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