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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.20, 716.92 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.20, 716.92 and 363.98 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.20 : 716.92 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.20/716.92 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.20x = 716.92 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.20x = 260,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,944.54/479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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