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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.53, 719.99 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.53, 719.99 and 297.69 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.53 : 719.99 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.53/719.99 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.53x = 719.99 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.53x = 214,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,333.82/479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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