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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 716.75 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 716.75 and 362.81 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 716.75 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/716.75 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 716.75 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 260,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,045.41/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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