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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 718.39 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 718.39 and 270.67 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 718.39 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/718.39 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 718.39 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 194,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,445.27/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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