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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.33, 718.98 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.33, 718.98 and 262.79 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.33 : 718.98 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.33/718.98 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.33x = 718.98 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.33x = 188,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,940.75/479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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