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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 715.66 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 715.66 and 283.42 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 715.66 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/715.66 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 715.66 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 202,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,832.36/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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