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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 715.59 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 715.59 and 262.05 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 715.59 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/715.59 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 715.59 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 187,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,520.36/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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