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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.53, 716.96 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.53, 716.96 and 340.86 is: 510.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.53 : 716.96 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.53/716.96 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.53x = 716.96 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.53x = 244,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,380.58/478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.69

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