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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 718.12 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 718.12 and 416.96 is: 624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 718.12 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/718.12 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 718.12 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 299,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,427.32/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.51

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