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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 716.64 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 716.64 and 438.48 is: 656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 716.64 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/716.64 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 716.64 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 314,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,232.31/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.59

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