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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 718.56 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 718.56 and 476.16 is: 714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 718.56 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/718.56 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 718.56 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 342,149.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,149.53/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.24

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