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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 718.49 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 718.49 and 325.22 is: 487.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 718.49 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/718.49 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 718.49 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 233,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,663.25/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.04

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