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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 717.66 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 717.66 and 324.57 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 717.66 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/717.66 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 717.66 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 232,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,933.60/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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