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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.60, 719.98 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.60, 719.98 and 284.74 is: 427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.60 : 719.98 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.60/719.98 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.60x = 719.98 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.60x = 205,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,007.11/479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.45

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