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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 718.84 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 718.84 and 306.06 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 718.84 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/718.84 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 718.84 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 220,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,008.17/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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