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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 718.20 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 718.20 and 335.16 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 718.20 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/718.20 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 718.20 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 240,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,711.91/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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