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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 718.20 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 718.20 and 350.48 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 718.20 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/718.20 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 718.20 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 251,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,714.74/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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