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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.84, 717.04 and 316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.84, 717.04 and 316.03 is: 473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.84 : 717.04 = 316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.84/717.04 = 316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.84x = 717.04 × 316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.84x = 226,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,606.15/478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.24

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