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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 716.88 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 716.88 and 315.92 is: 473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 716.88 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/716.88 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 716.88 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 226,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,476.73/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.07

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