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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.98, 719.97 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.98, 719.97 and 263.44 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.98 : 719.97 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.98/719.97 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.98x = 719.97 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.98x = 189,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,668.90/479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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