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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.18, 715.45 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.18, 715.45 and 283.28 is: 423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.18 : 715.45 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.18/715.45 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.18x = 715.45 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.18x = 202,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,672.68/478.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.85

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