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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 718.58 and 387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 718.58 and 387.91 is: 581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 718.58 = 387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/718.58 = 387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 718.58 × 387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 278,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,744.37/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.88

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