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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.41, 718.65 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.41, 718.65 and 296.25 is: 444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.41 : 718.65 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.41/718.65 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.41x = 718.65 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.41x = 212,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,900.06/479.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.09

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