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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 717.65 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 717.65 and 234.79 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 717.65 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/717.65 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 717.65 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 168,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,495.84/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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