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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 717.42 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 717.42 and 341.40 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 717.42 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/717.42 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 717.42 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 244,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,927.19/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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