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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 718.33 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 718.33 and 296.33 is: 444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 718.33 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/718.33 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 718.33 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 212,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,862.73/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.78

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