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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.39, 716.91 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.39, 716.91 and 283.44 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.39 : 716.91 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.39/716.91 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.39x = 716.91 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.39x = 203,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,200.97/478.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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