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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.39, 719.69 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.39, 719.69 and 442.94 is: 664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.39 : 719.69 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.39/719.69 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.39x = 719.69 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.39x = 318,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,773.68/479.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.96

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