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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.80, 718.44 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.80, 718.44 and 399.04 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.80 : 718.44 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.80/718.44 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.80x = 718.44 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.80x = 286,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,686.30/479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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