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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.60, 718.68 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.60, 718.68 and 342.80 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.60 : 718.68 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.60/718.68 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.60x = 718.68 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.60x = 246,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,363.50/479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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