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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.40, 718.52 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.40, 718.52 and 219.04 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.40 : 718.52 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.40/718.52 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.40x = 718.52 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.40x = 157,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,382.96/479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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