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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.90, 717.49 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.90, 717.49 and 290.94 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.90 : 717.49 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.90/717.49 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.90x = 717.49 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.90x = 208,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,746.54/478.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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