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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.37, 718.23 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.37, 718.23 and 306 is: 458.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.37 : 718.23 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.37/718.23 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.37x = 718.23 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.37x = 219,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,778.38/479.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.47

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