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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.54, 715.40 and 466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.54, 715.40 and 466.32 is: 695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.54 : 715.40 = 466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.54/715.40 = 466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.54x = 715.40 × 466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.54x = 333,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,605.33/479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.68

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