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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,062.48 and 479.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,062.48 and 479.00 is: 716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,062.48 = 479.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,062.48 = 479.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,062.48 × 479.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 508,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,922.61/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.33

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