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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.73, 719.73 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.73, 719.73 and 349.86 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.73 : 719.73 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.73/719.73 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.73x = 719.73 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.73x = 251,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,804.74/479.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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