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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 718.65 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 718.65 and 383.25 is: 574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 718.65 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/718.65 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 718.65 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 275,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,422.61/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.23

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