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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 718.77 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 718.77 and 351.02 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 718.77 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/718.77 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 718.77 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 252,302.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,302.65/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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