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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 719.06 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 719.06 and 342.53 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 719.06 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/719.06 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 719.06 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 246,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,294.31/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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