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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.83, 719.04 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.83, 719.04 and 262.56 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.83 : 719.04 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.83/719.04 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.83x = 719.04 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.83x = 188,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,791.14/478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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