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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.81, 718.08 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.81, 718.08 and 332.87 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.81 : 718.08 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.81/718.08 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.81x = 718.08 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.81x = 239,023.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,023.70/479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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