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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 718.08 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 718.08 and 410.88 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 718.08 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/718.08 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 718.08 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 295,044.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,044.71/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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