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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.49, 719.29 and 425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.49, 719.29 and 425.15 is: 637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.49 : 719.29 = 425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.49/719.29 = 425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.49x = 719.29 × 425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.49x = 305,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,806.14/479.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.77

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