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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.68, 718.10 and 388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.68, 718.10 and 388.54 is: 581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.68 : 718.10 = 388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.68/718.10 = 388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.68x = 718.10 × 388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.68x = 279,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,010.57/479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.66

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