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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.65, 979.47 and 479.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.65, 979.47 and 479.79 is: 720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.65 : 979.47 = 479.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.65/979.47 = 479.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.65x = 979.47 × 479.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.65x = 469,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,939.91/652.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.05

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