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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 720.79 and 478.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 720.79 and 478.97 is: 714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 720.79 = 478.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/720.79 = 478.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 720.79 × 478.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 345,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,234.69/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.24

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