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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 716.94 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 716.94 and 315.99 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 716.94 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/716.94 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 716.94 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 226,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,545.87/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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