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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.55, 719.40 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.55, 719.40 and 297.15 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.55 : 719.40 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.55/719.40 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.55x = 719.40 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.55x = 213,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,769.71/479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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