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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 718.29 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 718.29 and 335.94 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 718.29 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/718.29 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 718.29 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 241,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,302.34/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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