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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.83, 718.32 and 262.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.83, 718.32 and 262.75 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.83 : 718.32 = 262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.83/718.32 = 262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.83x = 718.32 × 262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.83x = 188,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,738.58/479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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