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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 716.98 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 716.98 and 387.80 is: 580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 716.98 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/716.98 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 716.98 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 278,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,044.84/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.57

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