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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 717.28 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 717.28 and 324.06 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 717.28 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/717.28 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 717.28 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 232,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,441.76/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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