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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 717.48 and 423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 717.48 and 423.97 is: 635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 717.48 = 423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/717.48 = 423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 717.48 × 423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 304,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,190.00/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.48

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