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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.09, 717.29 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.09, 717.29 and 295.26 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.09 : 717.29 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.09/717.29 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.09x = 717.29 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.09x = 211,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,788.02/478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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