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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.64, 717.96 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.64, 717.96 and 308.72 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.64 : 717.96 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.64/717.96 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.64x = 717.96 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.64x = 221,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,648.61/478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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