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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.19, 717.35 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.19, 717.35 and 153.58 is: 230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.19 : 717.35 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.19/717.35 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.19x = 717.35 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.19x = 110,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,170.61/478.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.39

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