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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.53, 717.19 and 468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.53, 717.19 and 468.81 is: 702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.53 : 717.19 = 468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.53/717.19 = 468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.53x = 717.19 × 468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.53x = 336,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,224.67/478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.62

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