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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 717.03 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 717.03 and 392.34 is: 587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 717.03 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/717.03 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 717.03 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 281,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,319.55/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.62

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