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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.21, 718.20 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.21, 718.20 and 414.20 is: 620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.21 : 718.20 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.21/718.20 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.21x = 718.20 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.21x = 297,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,480.24/479.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.78

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