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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.17, 720.50 and 441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.17, 720.50 and 441.11 is: 663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.17 : 720.50 = 441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.17/720.50 = 441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.17x = 720.50 × 441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.17x = 317,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,817.55/479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.27

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