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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 717.41 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 717.41 and 375.68 is: 562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 717.41 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/717.41 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 717.41 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 269,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,513.94/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.77

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