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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 718.92 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 718.92 and 317.04 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 718.92 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/718.92 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 718.92 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 227,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,926.40/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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