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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 717.66 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 717.66 and 335.08 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 717.66 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/717.66 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 717.66 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 240,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,473.51/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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