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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.07, 717.11 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.07, 717.11 and 315.72 is: 473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.07 : 717.11 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.07/717.11 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.07x = 717.11 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.07x = 226,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,402.60/478.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.57

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