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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.25, 718.03 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.25, 718.03 and 341.58 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.25 : 718.03 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.25/718.03 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.25x = 718.03 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.25x = 245,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,264.69/479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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