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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.16, 716.78 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.16, 716.78 and 304.30 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.16 : 716.78 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.16/716.78 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.16x = 716.78 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.16x = 218,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,112.84/478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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