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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.11, 719.76 and 479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.11, 719.76 and 479.91 is: 660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.11 : 719.76 = 479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.11/719.76 = 479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.11x = 719.76 × 479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.11x = 345,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,420.02/523.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.32

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