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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.95, 718.35 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.95, 718.35 and 170.76 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.95 : 718.35 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.95/718.35 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.95x = 718.35 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.95x = 122,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,661.85/478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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