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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.54, 718.62 and 314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.54, 718.62 and 314.29 is: 471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.54 : 718.62 = 314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.54/718.62 = 314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.54x = 718.62 × 314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.54x = 225,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,855.08/478.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.97

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