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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.27, 717.41 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.27, 717.41 and 153.69 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.27 : 717.41 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.27/717.41 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.27x = 717.41 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.27x = 110,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,258.74/478.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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