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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.57, 716.50 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.57, 716.50 and 304.81 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.57 : 716.50 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.57/716.50 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.57x = 716.50 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.57x = 218,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,396.37/478.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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