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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 718.11 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 718.11 and 162.09 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 718.11 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/718.11 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 718.11 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 116,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,398.45/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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