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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.94, 720.09 and 284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.94, 720.09 and 284.91 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.94 : 720.09 = 284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.94/720.09 = 284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.94x = 720.09 × 284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.94x = 205,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,160.84/479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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