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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.56, 718.60 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.56, 718.60 and 325.56 is: 487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.56 : 718.60 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.56/718.60 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.56x = 718.60 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.56x = 233,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,947.42/479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.84

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