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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 718.49 and 357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 718.49 and 357.07 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 718.49 = 357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/718.49 = 357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 718.49 × 357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 256,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,551.22/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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