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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 719.69 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 719.69 and 427.68 is: 642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 719.69 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/719.69 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 719.69 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 307,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,794.88/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.97

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