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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.25, 718.38 and 325.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.25, 718.38 and 325.19 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.25 : 718.38 = 325.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.25/718.38 = 325.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.25x = 718.38 × 325.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.25x = 233,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,606.40/479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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