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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 718.07 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 718.07 and 349.11 is: 523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 718.07 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/718.07 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 718.07 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 250,683.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,683.67/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.22

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