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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.23, 1,951.97 and 479.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.23, 1,951.97 and 479.98 is: 719.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.23 : 1,951.97 = 479.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.23/1,951.97 = 479.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.23x = 1,951.97 × 479.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.23x = 936,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,898.00/1,302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.46

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