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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 718 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 718 and 262.80 is: 393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 718 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/718 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 718 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 188,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,690.40/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.86

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