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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.43, 717.74 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.43, 717.74 and 341.14 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.43 : 717.74 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.43/717.74 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.43x = 717.74 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.43x = 244,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,849.82/478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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