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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.84, 717.66 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.84, 717.66 and 283.93 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.84 : 717.66 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.84/717.66 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.84x = 717.66 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.84x = 203,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,765.20/478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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