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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.50, 718.44 and 296.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.50, 718.44 and 296.50 is: 444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.50 : 718.44 = 296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.50/718.44 = 296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.50x = 718.44 × 296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.50x = 213,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,017.46/479.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.25

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