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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.70, 718.97 and 474.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.70, 718.97 and 474.57 is: 711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.70 : 718.97 = 474.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.70/718.97 = 474.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.70x = 718.97 × 474.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.70x = 341,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,199.22/479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.28

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