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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.84, 718.26 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.84, 718.26 and 438.76 is: 658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.84 : 718.26 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.84/718.26 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.84x = 718.26 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.84x = 315,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,143.76/478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.14

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