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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 717.83 and 461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 717.83 and 461.09 is: 690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 717.83 = 461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/717.83 = 461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 717.83 × 461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 330,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,978.34/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.87

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