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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.42, 719.19 and 259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.42, 719.19 and 259.97 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.42 : 719.19 = 259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.42/719.19 = 259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.42x = 719.19 × 259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.42x = 186,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,964.23/479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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