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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 719.80 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 719.80 and 325.98 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 719.80 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/719.80 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 719.80 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 234,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,639.59/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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