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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 718.70 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 718.70 and 383.55 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 718.70 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/718.70 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 718.70 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 275,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,657.39/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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