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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.81, 717.72 and 324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.81, 717.72 and 324.75 is: 486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.81 : 717.72 = 324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.81/717.72 = 324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.81x = 717.72 × 324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.81x = 233,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,079.57/478.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.79

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