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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 717.92 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 717.92 and 434.96 is: 650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 717.92 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/717.92 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 717.92 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 312,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,266.48/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.66

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