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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 842.16 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 842.16 and 479.72 is: 719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 842.16 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/842.16 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 842.16 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 404,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,001.00/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.58

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