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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.79, 718.13 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.79, 718.13 and 296.13 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.79 : 718.13 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.79/718.13 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.79x = 718.13 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.79x = 212,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,663.27/478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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