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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.43, 717.86 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.43, 717.86 and 332.88 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.43 : 717.86 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.43/717.86 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.43x = 717.86 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.43x = 238,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,959.57/479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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