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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 718.14 and 316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 718.14 and 316.57 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 718.14 = 316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/718.14 = 316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 718.14 × 316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 227,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,341.58/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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