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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.70, 717.39 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.70, 717.39 and 296.18 is: 443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.70 : 717.39 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.70/717.39 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.70x = 717.39 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.70x = 212,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,476.57/478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.86

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