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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.80, 717.88 and 284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.80, 717.88 and 284.91 is: 426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.80 : 717.88 = 284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.80/717.88 = 284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.80x = 717.88 × 284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.80x = 204,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,531.19/479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.28

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