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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 717.16 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 717.16 and 284.42 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 717.16 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/717.16 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 717.16 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 203,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,974.65/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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