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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 719.28 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 719.28 and 333.21 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 719.28 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/719.28 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 719.28 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 239,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,673.99/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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