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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.40, 717.76 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.40, 717.76 and 334 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.40 : 717.76 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.40/717.76 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.40x = 717.76 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.40x = 239,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,731.84/478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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