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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.95, 718.79 and 324.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.95, 718.79 and 324.51 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.95 : 718.79 = 324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.95/718.79 = 324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.95x = 718.79 × 324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.95x = 233,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,254.54/478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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