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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.56, 719.50 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.56, 719.50 and 317.88 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.56 : 719.50 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.56/719.50 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.56x = 719.50 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.56x = 228,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,714.66/479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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