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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.06, 717.45 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.06, 717.45 and 295.90 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.06 : 717.45 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.06/717.45 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.06x = 717.45 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.06x = 212,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,290.55/479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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