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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 718.32 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 718.32 and 296.16 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 718.32 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/718.32 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 718.32 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 212,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,737.65/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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