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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 718.20 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 718.20 and 474.48 is: 712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 718.20 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/718.20 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 718.20 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 340,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,771.54/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.52

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