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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 717.51 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 717.51 and 305.13 is: 457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 717.51 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/717.51 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 717.51 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 218,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,933.83/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.08

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