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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.14, 718.02 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.14, 718.02 and 440.16 is: 660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.14 : 718.02 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.14/718.02 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.14x = 718.02 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.14x = 316,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,043.68/478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.99

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