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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.14, 718.08 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.14, 718.08 and 356.44 is: 534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.14 : 718.08 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.14/718.08 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.14x = 718.08 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.14x = 255,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,952.44/479.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.19

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