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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.40, 717.60 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.40, 717.60 and 364.28 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.40 : 717.60 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.40/717.60 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.40x = 717.60 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.40x = 261,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,407.33/478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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