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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.76, 716.24 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.76, 716.24 and 342.14 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.76 : 716.24 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.76/716.24 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.76x = 716.24 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.76x = 245,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,050.77/478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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