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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.27, 718.29 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.27, 718.29 and 296.88 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.27 : 718.29 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.27/718.29 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.27x = 718.29 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.27x = 213,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,245.94/479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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