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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.17, 718.64 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.17, 718.64 and 316.88 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.17 : 718.64 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.17/718.64 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.17x = 718.64 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.17x = 227,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,721.35/478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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