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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.95, 717.84 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.95, 717.84 and 316.68 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.95 : 717.84 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.95/717.84 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.95x = 717.84 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.95x = 227,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,325.57/478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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