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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.52, 717.36 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.52, 717.36 and 283.04 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.52 : 717.36 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.52/717.36 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.52x = 717.36 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.52x = 203,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,039.62/478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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