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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.96, 718.67 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.96, 718.67 and 248.04 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.96 : 718.67 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.96/718.67 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.96x = 718.67 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.96x = 178,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,259.53/478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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