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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 718.93 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 718.93 and 387.47 is: 581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 718.93 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/718.93 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 718.93 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 278,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,559.87/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.35

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