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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.79, 719.73 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.79, 719.73 and 365.76 is: 548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.79 : 719.73 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.79/719.73 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.79x = 719.73 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.79x = 263,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,248.44/479.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.67

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