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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 718.72 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 718.72 and 465.92 is: 699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 718.72 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/718.72 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 718.72 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 334,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,866.02/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.50

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