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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 717.66 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 717.66 and 383.04 is: 573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 717.66 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/717.66 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 717.66 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 274,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,892.49/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.70

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