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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.31, 717.46 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.31, 717.46 and 315.95 is: 473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.31 : 717.46 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.31/717.46 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.31x = 717.46 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.31x = 226,680.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,680.70/478.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.92

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