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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.06, 716.67 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.06, 716.67 and 405.41 is: 607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.06 : 716.67 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.06/716.67 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.06x = 716.67 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.06x = 290,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,541.60/478.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.75

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