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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.96, 718.32 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.96, 718.32 and 295.68 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.96 : 718.32 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.96/718.32 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.96x = 718.32 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.96x = 212,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,392.86/478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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