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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 718.02 and 295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 718.02 and 295.83 is: 443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 718.02 = 295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/718.02 = 295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 718.02 × 295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 212,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,411.86/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.47

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