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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 736.96 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 736.96 and 478.32 is: 717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 736.96 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/736.96 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 736.96 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 352,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,502.71/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.52

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