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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 716.44 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 716.44 and 283.12 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 716.44 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/716.44 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 716.44 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 202,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,838.49/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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