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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.02, 1,377.71 and 479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.02, 1,377.71 and 479.35 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.02 : 1,377.71 = 479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.02/1,377.71 = 479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.02x = 1,377.71 × 479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.02x = 660,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,405.29/919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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