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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.70, 718.20 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.70, 718.20 and 376.03 is: 564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.70 : 718.20 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.70/718.20 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.70x = 718.20 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.70x = 270,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,064.75/478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.16

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