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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.96, 717.60 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.96, 717.60 and 382.08 is: 572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.96 : 717.60 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.96/717.60 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.96x = 717.60 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.96x = 274,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,180.61/478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.45

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