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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.03, 717.60 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.03, 717.60 and 375.80 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.03 : 717.60 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.03/717.60 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.03x = 717.60 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.03x = 269,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,674.08/479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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