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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 716.44 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478, 716.44 and 374.32 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 716.44 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/716.44 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 716.44 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 268,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,177.82/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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