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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 715.28 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 715.28 and 410.16 is: 611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 715.28 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/715.28 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 715.28 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 293,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,379.24/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.92

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