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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479, 718.46 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479, 718.46 and 287.84 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479 : 718.46 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479/718.46 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479x = 718.46 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479x = 206,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,801.53/479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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