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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 718.22 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 718.22 and 170.63 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 718.22 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/718.22 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 718.22 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 122,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,550.47/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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