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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.63, 715.92 and 475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.63, 715.92 and 475.58 is: 709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.63 : 715.92 = 475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.63/715.92 = 475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.63x = 715.92 × 475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.63x = 340,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,477.23/479.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.87

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