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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.16, 716.66 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.16, 716.66 and 282.96 is: 424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.16 : 716.66 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.16/716.66 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.16x = 716.66 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.16x = 202,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,786.11/478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.10

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