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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.81, 716.82 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.81, 716.82 and 357.58 is: 535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.81 : 716.82 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.81/716.82 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.81x = 716.82 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.81x = 256,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,320.50/478.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.33

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