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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.69, 719.54 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.69, 719.54 and 315.47 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.69 : 719.54 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.69/719.54 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.69x = 719.54 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.69x = 226,988.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,988.11/479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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