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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 719.83 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 719.83 and 297.33 is: 446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 719.83 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/719.83 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 719.83 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 214,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,027.05/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.28

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