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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.85, 718.88 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.85, 718.88 and 402.30 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.85 : 718.88 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.85/718.88 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.85x = 718.88 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.85x = 289,203.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,203.41/478.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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