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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 718.87 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 718.87 and 284.48 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 718.87 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/718.87 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 718.87 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 204,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,505.22/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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