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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.95, 1,302.45 and 478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.95, 1,302.45 and 478.20 is: 717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.95 : 1,302.45 = 478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.95/1,302.45 = 478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.95x = 1,302.45 × 478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.95x = 622,834.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,834.68/867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.59

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