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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 720.38 and 441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 720.38 and 441.08 is: 662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 720.38 = 441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/720.38 = 441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 720.38 × 441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 317,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,743.01/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.42

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