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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.35, 718.38 and 293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.35, 718.38 and 293.67 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.35 : 718.38 = 293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.35/718.38 = 293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.35x = 718.38 × 293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.35x = 210,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,966.65/479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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