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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.84, 718.08 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.84, 718.08 and 262.12 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.84 : 718.08 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.84/718.08 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.84x = 718.08 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.84x = 188,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,223.13/478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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