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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 716.46 and 397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 716.46 and 397.56 is: 595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 716.46 = 397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/716.46 = 397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 716.46 × 397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 284,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,835.84/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.34

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