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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 718.44 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.48, 718.44 and 455.32 is: 683.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.48 : 718.44 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.48/718.44 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.48x = 718.44 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.48x = 327,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,123.13/478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.67

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