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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.40, 717.75 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.40, 717.75 and 363.48 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.40 : 717.75 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.40/717.75 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.40x = 717.75 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.40x = 260,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,887.77/479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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