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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.70, 718.18 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.70, 718.18 and 325.92 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.70 : 718.18 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.70/718.18 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.70x = 718.18 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.70x = 234,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,071.56/479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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