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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 718.97 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 718.97 and 370.35 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 718.97 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/718.97 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 718.97 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 266,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,268.69/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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