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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 722.28 and 475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 722.28 and 475.36 is: 716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 722.28 = 475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/722.28 = 475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 722.28 × 475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 343,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,343.02/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.31

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