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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.47, 718.24 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.47, 718.24 and 286.99 is: 429.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.47 : 718.24 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.47/718.24 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.47x = 718.24 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.47x = 206,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,127.70/479.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.91

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