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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.94, 718.83 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.94, 718.83 and 263.13 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.94 : 718.83 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.94/718.83 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.94x = 718.83 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.94x = 189,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,145.74/479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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