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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.31, 719.69 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.31, 719.69 and 396.63 is: 596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.31 : 719.69 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.31/719.69 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.31x = 719.69 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.31x = 285,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,448.66/478.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.79

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