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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.34, 716.29 and 315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.34, 716.29 and 315.53 is: 472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.34 : 716.29 = 315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.34/716.29 = 315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.34x = 716.29 × 315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.34x = 226,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,010.98/478.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.49

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