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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 717.96 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 717.96 and 335.18 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 717.96 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/717.96 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 717.96 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 240,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,645.83/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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