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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 718.56 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 718.56 and 262.50 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 718.56 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/718.56 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 718.56 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 188,622
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,622/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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