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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 716.60 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 716.60 and 387.54 is: 580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 716.60 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/716.60 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 716.60 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 277,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,711.16/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.16

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