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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.17, 716.18 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.17, 716.18 and 295.25 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.17 : 716.18 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.17/716.18 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.17x = 716.18 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.17x = 211,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,447.09/478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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