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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.23, 718.43 and 464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.23, 718.43 and 464.19 is: 697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.23 : 718.43 = 464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.23/718.43 = 464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.23x = 718.43 × 464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.23x = 333,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,485.70/478.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.33

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