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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 718.58 and 441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 718.58 and 441.70 is: 661.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 718.58 = 441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/718.58 = 441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 718.58 × 441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 317,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,396.09/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.28

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