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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.20, 716.49 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.20, 716.49 and 406.38 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.20 : 716.49 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.20/716.49 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.20x = 716.49 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.20x = 291,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,167.21/478.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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