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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 717.72 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 717.72 and 286.64 is: 429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 717.72 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/717.72 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 717.72 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 205,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,727.26/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.39

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