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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.73, 719.69 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.73, 719.69 and 275.61 is: 413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.73 : 719.69 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.73/719.69 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.73x = 719.69 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.73x = 198,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,352.38/479.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.47

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