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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 717.10 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 717.10 and 401.40 is: 600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 717.10 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/717.10 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 717.10 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 287,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,843.94/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.60

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