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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.82, 718.23 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.82, 718.23 and 316.47 is: 474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.82 : 718.23 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.82/718.23 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.82x = 718.23 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.82x = 227,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,298.25/478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.71

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