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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.14, 717.15 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.14, 717.15 and 296.68 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.14 : 717.15 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.14/717.15 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.14x = 717.15 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.14x = 212,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,764.06/479.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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