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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.61, 718.94 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.61, 718.94 and 263.34 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.61 : 718.94 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.61/718.94 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.61x = 718.94 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.61x = 189,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,326.32/479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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