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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.17, 717.26 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.17, 717.26 and 316.98 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.17 : 717.26 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.17/717.26 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.17x = 717.26 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.17x = 227,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,355.49/478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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