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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.33, 716.81 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.33, 716.81 and 283.37 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.33 : 716.81 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.33/716.81 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.33x = 716.81 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.33x = 203,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,117.45/478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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