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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.71, 719.56 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.71, 719.56 and 325.25 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.71 : 719.56 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.71/719.56 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.71x = 719.56 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.71x = 234,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,040.44/479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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