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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 718.22 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 718.22 and 305.88 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 718.22 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/718.22 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 718.22 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 219,689.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,689.13/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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