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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.70, 718.05 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.70, 718.05 and 370.57 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.70 : 718.05 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.70/718.05 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.70x = 718.05 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.70x = 266,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,087.79/478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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