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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,297.20 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,297.20 and 479.52 is: 719.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,297.20 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,297.20 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,297.20 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 622,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,033.34/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.55

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