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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 717.93 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 717.93 and 342.99 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 717.93 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/717.93 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 717.93 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 246,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,242.81/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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