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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.63, 744 and 478.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.63, 744 and 478.36 is: 716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.63 : 744 = 478.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.63/744 = 478.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.63x = 744 × 478.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.63x = 355,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,899.84/496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.63

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