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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.53, 744.29 and 479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.53, 744.29 and 479.70 is: 661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.53 : 744.29 = 479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.53/744.29 = 479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.53x = 744.29 × 479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.53x = 357,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,035.91/539.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.75

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