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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.17, 719.05 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.17, 719.05 and 314.25 is: 471.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.17 : 719.05 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.17/719.05 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.17x = 719.05 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.17x = 225,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,961.46/479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.57

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