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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.99, 718.34 and 371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.99, 718.34 and 371.99 is: 556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.99 : 718.34 = 371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.99/718.34 = 371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.99x = 718.34 × 371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.99x = 267,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,215.23/479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.71

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