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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 716.68 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 716.68 and 332.12 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 716.68 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/716.68 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 716.68 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 238,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,023.76/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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