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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 716.72 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 716.72 and 334.16 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 716.72 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/716.72 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 716.72 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 239,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,499.16/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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