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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.25, 715.79 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.25, 715.79 and 295.80 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.25 : 715.79 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.25/715.79 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.25x = 715.79 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.25x = 211,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,731.10/478.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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