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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 718.17 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 718.17 and 461.32 is: 691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 718.17 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/718.17 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 718.17 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 331,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,308.57/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.21

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