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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.84, 718.20 and 392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.84, 718.20 and 392.42 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.84 : 718.20 = 392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.84/718.20 = 392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.84x = 718.20 × 392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.84x = 281,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,837.84/479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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