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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 716.66 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 716.66 and 283.25 is: 423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 716.66 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/716.66 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 716.66 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 202,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,993.95/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.81

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