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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 716.92 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 716.92 and 386.48 is: 579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 716.92 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/716.92 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 716.92 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 277,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,075.24/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.27

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