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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 718.89 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 718.89 and 284.32 is: 426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 718.89 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/718.89 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 718.89 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 204,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,394.80/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.48

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