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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 720.36 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 720.36 and 317.52 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 720.36 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/720.36 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 720.36 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 228,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,728.71/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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