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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.55, 717.56 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.55, 717.56 and 283.58 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.55 : 717.56 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.55/717.56 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.55x = 717.56 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.55x = 203,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,484.41/478.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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