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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.29, 718.65 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.29, 718.65 and 305.04 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.29 : 718.65 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.29/718.65 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.29x = 718.65 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.29x = 219,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,217.00/478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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