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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 718.98 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 718.98 and 376.65 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 718.98 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/718.98 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 718.98 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 270,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,802.40/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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