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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 718.32 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.88, 718.32 and 296.80 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 718.32 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/718.32 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 718.32 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 213,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,197.38/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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