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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.77, 716.49 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.77, 716.49 and 391.08 is: 585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.77 : 716.49 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.77/716.49 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.77x = 716.49 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.77x = 280,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,204.91/478.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.26

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