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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 716.28 and 304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 716.28 and 304.41 is: 455.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 716.28 = 304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/716.28 = 304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 716.28 × 304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 218,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,042.79/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.89

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