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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.94, 719.35 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.94, 719.35 and 274.65 is: 411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.94 : 719.35 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.94/719.35 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.94x = 719.35 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.94x = 197,568.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,568.10/479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.65

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