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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.11, 761.15 and 478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.11, 761.15 and 478.14 is: 716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.11 : 761.15 = 478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.11/761.15 = 478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.11x = 761.15 × 478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.11x = 363,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,933.87/508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.25

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