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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.45, 717.81 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.45, 717.81 and 364.37 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.45 : 717.81 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.45/717.81 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.45x = 717.81 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.45x = 261,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,545.52/479.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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