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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 717.32 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 717.32 and 304.92 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 717.32 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/717.32 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 717.32 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 218,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,725.21/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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