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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.04, 717.09 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.04, 717.09 and 347.78 is: 521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.04 : 717.09 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.04/717.09 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.04x = 717.09 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.04x = 249,389.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,389.56/478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.69

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