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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.69, 718.16 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.69, 718.16 and 296.53 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.69 : 718.16 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.69/718.16 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.69x = 718.16 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.69x = 212,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,955.98/479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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