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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 661.44 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 661.44 and 429.96 is: 593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 661.44 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/661.44 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 661.44 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 284,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,392.74/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.52

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