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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.72, 720.22 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.72, 720.22 and 466.92 is: 701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.72 : 720.22 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.72/720.22 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.72x = 720.22 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.72x = 336,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,285.12/479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.00

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