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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 718.29 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 718.29 and 317.10 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 718.29 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/718.29 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 718.29 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 227,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,769.76/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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