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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.63, 717.84 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.63, 717.84 and 323.95 is: 485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.63 : 717.84 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.63/717.84 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.63x = 717.84 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.63x = 232,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,542.91/478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.85

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