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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.61, 718.16 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.61, 718.16 and 398.21 is: 596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.61 : 718.16 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.61/718.16 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.61x = 718.16 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.61x = 285,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,972.91/479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.26

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