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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.61, 718.38 and 397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.61, 718.38 and 397.09 is: 594.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.61 : 718.38 = 397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.61/718.38 = 397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.61x = 718.38 × 397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.61x = 285,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,261.51/479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.78

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