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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 717.86 and 296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 717.86 and 296.12 is: 443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 717.86 = 296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/717.86 = 296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 717.86 × 296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 212,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,575.24/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.81

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