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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 716.97 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 716.97 and 448.94 is: 672.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 716.97 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/716.97 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 716.97 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 321,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,876.51/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.06

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