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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 718.90 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 718.90 and 284.44 is: 426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 718.90 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/718.90 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 718.90 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 204,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,483.92/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.56

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