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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 718.34 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 718.34 and 325.16 is: 487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 718.34 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/718.34 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 718.34 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 233,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,575.60/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.41

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