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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.69, 721.17 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.69, 721.17 and 325.17 is: 487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.69 : 721.17 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.69/721.17 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.69x = 721.17 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.69x = 234,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,502.85/480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.85

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