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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.17, 718.85 and 259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.17, 718.85 and 259.78 is: 389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.17 : 718.85 = 259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.17/718.85 = 259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.17x = 718.85 × 259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.17x = 186,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,744.34/479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.73

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