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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 718.10 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 718.10 and 262.20 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 718.10 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/718.10 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 718.10 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 188,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,285.82/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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