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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 718.07 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 718.07 and 316.51 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 718.07 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/718.07 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 718.07 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 227,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,272.96/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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