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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 718.92 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 718.92 and 262.26 is: 393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 718.92 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/718.92 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 718.92 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 188,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,543.96/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.64

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