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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.09, 718.88 and 440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.09, 718.88 and 440.03 is: 661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.09 : 718.88 = 440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.09/718.88 = 440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.09x = 718.88 × 440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.09x = 316,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,328.36/478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.65

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