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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 715.20 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 715.20 and 416.64 is: 623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 715.20 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/715.20 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 715.20 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 297,980.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,980.93/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.29

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