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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.09, 717.59 and 467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.09, 717.59 and 467.47 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.09 : 717.59 = 467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.09/717.59 = 467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.09x = 717.59 × 467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.09x = 335,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,451.80/479.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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