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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 718.56 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 718.56 and 363.60 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 718.56 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/718.56 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 718.56 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 261,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,268.42/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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