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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.07, 718.05 and 392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.07, 718.05 and 392.55 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.07 : 718.05 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.07/718.05 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.07x = 718.05 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.07x = 281,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,870.53/479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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