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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 716.89 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478, 716.89 and 234.48 is: 351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 716.89 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/716.89 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 716.89 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 168,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,096.37/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.67

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