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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 718.78 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 718.78 and 262.64 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 718.78 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/718.78 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 718.78 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 188,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,780.38/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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