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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.28, 718.52 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.28, 718.52 and 286.50 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.28 : 718.52 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.28/718.52 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.28x = 718.52 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.28x = 205,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,854.55/479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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