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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.83, 717.66 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.83, 717.66 and 423.47 is: 634.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.83 : 717.66 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.83/717.66 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.83x = 717.66 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.83x = 303,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,903.89/478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.68

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