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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.61, 718.20 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.61, 718.20 and 325.83 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.61 : 718.20 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.61/718.20 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.61x = 718.20 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.61x = 234,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,011.11/479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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