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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.93, 716.99 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.93, 716.99 and 356.07 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.93 : 716.99 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.93/716.99 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.93x = 716.99 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.93x = 255,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,298.63/478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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