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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 717.42 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 717.42 and 386.76 is: 579.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 717.42 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/717.42 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 717.42 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 277,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,469.36/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.15

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