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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.25, 717.06 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.25, 717.06 and 315.44 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.25 : 717.06 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.25/717.06 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.25x = 717.06 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.25x = 226,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,185.82/478.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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