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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.85, 717.86 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.85, 717.86 and 349.25 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.85 : 717.86 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.85/717.86 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.85x = 717.86 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.85x = 250,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,709.89/478.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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