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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 718.38 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 718.38 and 351 is: 525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 718.38 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/718.38 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 718.38 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 252,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,151.38/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.45

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