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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.88 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.40, 2,016.88 and 479.28 is: 719.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.40 : 2,016.88 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.40/2,016.88 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.40x = 2,016.88 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.40x = 966,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,650.25/1,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.02

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