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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 718.08 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 718.08 and 356.88 is: 534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 718.08 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/718.08 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 718.08 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 256,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,268.39/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.83

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