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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 718.66 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 718.66 and 271.04 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 718.66 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/718.66 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 718.66 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 194,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,785.61/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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