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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 718.26 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 718.26 and 318.04 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 718.26 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/718.26 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 718.26 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 228,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,435.41/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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