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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.18, 716.62 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.18, 716.62 and 362.26 is: 542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.18 : 716.62 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.18/716.62 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.18x = 716.62 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.18x = 259,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,603.44/478.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.90

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