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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 716.97 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 716.97 and 304.50 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 716.97 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/716.97 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 716.97 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 218,317.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,317.37/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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