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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 718 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 718 and 305.80 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 718 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/718 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 718 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 219,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,564.40/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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