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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.23, 716.13 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.23, 716.13 and 315.42 is: 472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.23 : 716.13 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.23/716.13 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.23x = 716.13 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.23x = 225,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,881.72/478.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.33

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