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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 718.60 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 718.60 and 325.68 is: 487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 718.60 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/718.60 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 718.60 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 234,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,033.65/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.65

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