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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.76, 718.29 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.76, 718.29 and 393.03 is: 589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.76 : 718.29 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.76/718.29 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.76x = 718.29 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.76x = 282,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,309.52/478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.67

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