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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.89, 716.78 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.89, 716.78 and 296.43 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.89 : 716.78 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.89/716.78 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.89x = 716.78 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.89x = 212,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,473.61/478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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