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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 720.18 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 720.18 and 317.40 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 720.18 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/720.18 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 720.18 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 228,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,585.13/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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