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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.73, 718.20 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.73, 718.20 and 364.63 is: 545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.73 : 718.20 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.73/718.20 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.73x = 718.20 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.73x = 261,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,876.82/479.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.88

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