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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.40, 716.67 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.40, 716.67 and 331.85 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.40 : 716.67 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.40/716.67 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.40x = 716.67 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.40x = 237,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,823.36/478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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