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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 716.91 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 716.91 and 438.56 is: 656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 716.91 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/716.91 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 716.91 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 314,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,404.47/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.47

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