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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 719.46 and 284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 719.46 and 284.91 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 719.46 = 284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/719.46 = 284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 719.46 × 284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 204,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,981.35/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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