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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 717.42 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 717.42 and 295.89 is: 443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 717.42 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/717.42 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 717.42 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 212,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,277.40/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.30

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