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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.78, 981.90 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.78, 981.90 and 478.50 is: 660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.78 : 981.90 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.78/981.90 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.78x = 981.90 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.78x = 469,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,839.15/711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.09

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