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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.54, 718.68 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.54, 718.68 and 348.21 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.54 : 718.68 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.54/718.68 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.54x = 718.68 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.54x = 250,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,251.56/479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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