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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 718.23 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 718.23 and 304.77 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 718.23 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/718.23 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 718.23 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 218,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,894.96/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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