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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 716.04 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 716.04 and 315.60 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 716.04 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/716.04 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 716.04 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 225,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,982.22/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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