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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.57, 718.38 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.57, 718.38 and 294.23 is: 440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.57 : 718.38 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.57/718.38 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.57x = 718.38 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.57x = 211,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,370.74/479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.76

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