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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.71, 718.89 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.71, 718.89 and 274.38 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.71 : 718.89 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.71/718.89 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.71x = 718.89 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.71x = 197,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,249.04/479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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