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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.06, 717.08 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.06, 717.08 and 315.70 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.06 : 717.08 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.06/717.08 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.06x = 717.08 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.06x = 226,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,382.16/478.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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