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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.42, 716.47 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.42, 716.47 and 243.54 is: 364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.42 : 716.47 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.42/716.47 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.42x = 716.47 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.42x = 174,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,488.49/478.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.72

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