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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.38, 717.77 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.38, 717.77 and 286 is: 429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.38 : 717.77 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.38/717.77 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.38x = 717.77 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.38x = 205,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,282.22/478.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.12

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