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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 718.84 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 718.84 and 436.56 is: 654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 718.84 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/718.84 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 718.84 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 313,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,816.79/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.55

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