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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.38, 716.64 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.38, 716.64 and 315.57 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.38 : 716.64 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.38/716.64 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.38x = 716.64 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.38x = 226,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,150.08/478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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