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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 717.59 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 717.59 and 340.49 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 717.59 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/717.59 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 717.59 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 244,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,326.93/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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