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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 718 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.88, 718 and 296 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 718 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/718 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 718 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 212,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,528/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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