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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 717.44 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 717.44 and 153.65 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 717.44 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/717.44 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 717.44 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 110,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,235.68/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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