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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 718.50 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 718.50 and 262.44 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 718.50 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/718.50 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 718.50 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 188,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,563.14/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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