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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.75, 719.62 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.75, 719.62 and 434.18 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.75 : 719.62 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.75/719.62 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.75x = 719.62 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.75x = 312,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,445.33/479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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