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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 718.80 and 284.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 718.80 and 284.41 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 718.80 = 284.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/718.80 = 284.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 718.80 × 284.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 204,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,433.91/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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