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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 719.46 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 719.46 and 309.72 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 719.46 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/719.46 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 719.46 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 222,831.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,831.15/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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