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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.40, 716.16 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.40, 716.16 and 390.72 is: 584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.40 : 716.16 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.40/716.16 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.40x = 716.16 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.40x = 279,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,818.04/478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.90

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