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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.42, 720.52 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.42, 720.52 and 318.14 is: 478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.42 : 720.52 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.42/720.52 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.42x = 720.52 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.42x = 229,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,222.63/479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.12

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