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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.89, 714.74 and 449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.89, 714.74 and 449.92 is: 670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.89 : 714.74 = 449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.89/714.74 = 449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.89x = 714.74 × 449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.89x = 321,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,575.82/479.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.10

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