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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 718.17 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 718.17 and 427.02 is: 640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 718.17 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/718.17 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 718.17 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 306,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,672.70/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.62

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