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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.63, 718.08 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.63, 718.08 and 315.82 is: 473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.63 : 718.08 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.63/718.08 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.63x = 718.08 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.63x = 226,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,784.03/478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.82

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