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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.95, 719.35 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.95, 719.35 and 248.94 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.95 : 719.35 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.95/719.35 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.95x = 719.35 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.95x = 179,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,074.37/479.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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