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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 719.56 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 719.56 and 233.06 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 719.56 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/719.56 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 719.56 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 167,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,700.65/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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