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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 716.94 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 716.94 and 439.08 is: 657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 716.94 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/716.94 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 716.94 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 314,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,794.02/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.14

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