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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 740.15 and 479.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 740.15 and 479.69 is: 718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 740.15 = 479.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/740.15 = 479.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 740.15 × 479.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 355,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,036.45/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.29

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