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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.48, 718.49 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.48, 718.49 and 284.51 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.48 : 718.49 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.48/718.49 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.48x = 718.49 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.48x = 204,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,420.10/479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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