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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 718.49 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 718.49 and 296.34 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 718.49 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/718.49 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 718.49 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 212,917.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,917.33/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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