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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 718.62 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 718.62 and 283.91 is: 426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 718.62 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/718.62 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 718.62 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 204,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,025.20/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.01

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