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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.78, 718.79 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.78, 718.79 and 323.12 is: 485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.78 : 718.79 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.78/718.79 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.78x = 718.79 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.78x = 232,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,257.42/478.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.11

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