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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 718.20 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 718.20 and 342.36 is: 513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 718.20 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/718.20 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 718.20 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 245,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,882.95/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.15

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