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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.95, 718.61 and 371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.95, 718.61 and 371.58 is: 557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.95 : 718.61 = 371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.95/718.61 = 371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.95x = 718.61 × 371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.95x = 267,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,019.25/478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.51

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