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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.63, 718.76 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.63, 718.76 and 426.66 is: 640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.63 : 718.76 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.63/718.76 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.63x = 718.76 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.63x = 306,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,666.14/478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.72

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