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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 717.08 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 717.08 and 324.42 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 717.08 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/717.08 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 717.08 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 232,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,635.09/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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