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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.98, 718.26 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.98, 718.26 and 452.26 is: 676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.98 : 718.26 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.98/718.26 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.98x = 718.26 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.98x = 324,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,840.27/479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.78

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