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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 717.38 and 454.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 717.38 and 454.93 is: 682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 717.38 = 454.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/717.38 = 454.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 717.38 × 454.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 326,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,357.68/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.39

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