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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.31, 718.54 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.31, 718.54 and 324.54 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.31 : 718.54 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.31/718.54 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.31x = 718.54 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.31x = 233,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,194.16/478.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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