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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,296 and 478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,296 and 478.72 is: 718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,296 = 478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,296 = 478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,296 × 478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 620,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,421.12/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.08

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