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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.60, 718.45 and 398.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.60, 718.45 and 398.19 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.60 : 718.45 = 398.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.60/718.45 = 398.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.60x = 718.45 × 398.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.60x = 286,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,078.61/479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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