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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 717.63 and 476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 717.63 and 476.80 is: 715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 717.63 = 476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/717.63 = 476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 717.63 × 476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 342,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,165.98/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.44

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