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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 719.54 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 719.54 and 325.02 is: 487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 719.54 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/719.54 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 719.54 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 233,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,864.89/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.77

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