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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.43, 718.73 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.43, 718.73 and 406.78 is: 609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.43 : 718.73 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.43/718.73 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.43x = 718.73 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.43x = 292,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,364.99/479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.82

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