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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.15, 717.40 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.15, 717.40 and 325.51 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.15 : 717.40 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.15/717.40 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.15x = 717.40 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.15x = 233,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,522.79/478.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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