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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 719.15 and 334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 719.15 and 334.70 is: 502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 719.15 = 334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/719.15 = 334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 719.15 × 334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 240,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,699.51/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.23

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