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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 715.91 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 715.91 and 305.10 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 715.91 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/715.91 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 715.91 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 218,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,422.62/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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