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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 716.40 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 716.40 and 342.33 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 716.40 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/716.40 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 716.40 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 245,245.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,245.21/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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