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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.07, 718.36 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.07, 718.36 and 248.09 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.07 : 718.36 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.07/718.36 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.07x = 718.36 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.07x = 178,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,213.72/479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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