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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 718.11 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 718.11 and 348.48 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 718.11 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/718.11 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 718.11 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 250,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,246.97/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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