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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 720.27 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 720.27 and 436.62 is: 655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 720.27 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/720.27 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 720.27 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 314,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,484.29/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.75

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