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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.70, 719.91 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.70, 719.91 and 325.26 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.70 : 719.91 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.70/719.91 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.70x = 719.91 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.70x = 234,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,157.93/479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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