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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 716.91 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 716.91 and 333.94 is: 500.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 716.91 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/716.91 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 716.91 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 239,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,404.93/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.57

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