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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.29, 718.88 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.29, 718.88 and 296.64 is: 444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.29 : 718.88 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.29/718.88 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.29x = 718.88 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.29x = 213,244.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,244.97/479.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.92

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