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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.45, 716.44 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.45, 716.44 and 332.65 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.45 : 716.44 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.45/716.44 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.45x = 716.44 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.45x = 238,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,323.77/478.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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