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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.68, 719.62 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.68, 719.62 and 332.06 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.68 : 719.62 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.68/719.62 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.68x = 719.62 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.68x = 238,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,957.02/479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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