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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.44, 733.08 and 479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.44, 733.08 and 479.60 is: 718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.44 : 733.08 = 479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.44/733.08 = 479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.44x = 733.08 × 479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.44x = 351,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,585.17/489.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.34

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