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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 719.62 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 719.62 and 314.69 is: 471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 719.62 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/719.62 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 719.62 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 226,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,455.81/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.85

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