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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.80, 718.33 and 325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.80, 718.33 and 325.39 is: 487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.80 : 718.33 = 325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.80/718.33 = 325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.80x = 718.33 × 325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.80x = 233,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,735.77/479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.16

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