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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.16, 717.60 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.16, 717.60 and 431.60 is: 647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.16 : 717.60 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.16/717.60 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.16x = 717.60 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.16x = 309,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,716.16/478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.72

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