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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.82, 718.50 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.82, 718.50 and 475.16 is: 713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.82 : 718.50 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.82/718.50 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.82x = 718.50 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.82x = 341,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,402.46/478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.01

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