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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 719.10 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 719.10 and 399 is: 598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 719.10 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/719.10 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 719.10 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 286,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,920.90/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.20

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