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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 718.16 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 718.16 and 363.20 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 718.16 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/718.16 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 718.16 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 260,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,835.71/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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