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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 717.03 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 717.03 and 295.56 is: 442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 717.03 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/717.03 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 717.03 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 211,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,925.39/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.67

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