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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.87, 720.26 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.87, 720.26 and 297.62 is: 446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.87 : 720.26 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.87/720.26 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.87x = 720.26 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.87x = 214,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,358.69/479.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.71

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