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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.66, 718.65 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.66, 718.65 and 286.88 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.66 : 718.65 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.66/718.65 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.66x = 718.65 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.66x = 206,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,162.72/479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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