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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 720.23 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 720.23 and 263.04 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 720.23 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/720.23 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 720.23 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 189,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,447.98/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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