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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 719.49 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 719.49 and 418.83 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 719.49 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/719.49 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 719.49 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 301,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,344.00/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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